Add 30/70 and 14/21
30/70 + 14/21 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 140/210 = 90 + 140/210 = 230/210 - 230/210 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 30/70 + 14/21 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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